General A/N: Sorry! I had Takahashi's name spelled wrong, and I'm sorry! u.u; Now, there's only one chappie left, but I am going to write a well…KINDA pre-sequel to this that takes place during the two years. We'll see how it goes. Heh.

Title: Realization

Rating: PG-13

Coupling: Kouga/Ayame

Chapter Specific A/N: Okay! Yay, I'm back again! Sorry I didn't have this up yesterday; lots of crap happened, and I ran out of time! Gomen ne! Anyways, this is the longest chapter in the fic so far, and I am proud of it. It took the longest to write, and it was the hardest for me. Now, enjoy and review! And Lilz-san, I'll try to have chappie 5 up in time for yours and Skye-san's anniv! Ja ne!

Disclaimer: I do not own IY, which is owned by Takahashi, and I don't own "Ookami Dust" or "Moonlight Promise", which are owned by silrayne, and I think that's it. Oh yeah! The title I got from a Beatles song, so whichever one it is from, I don't own that either! Don't sue please!

Realization

Chapter Four: Sealed With a Kiss

Ayame looked down at the ground with a small shy smile to her lips as she silently walked to the ookami prince's steps. It was peaceful out tonight, with the full moon shining, and the stars shimmering as the world seemed to be in a complete hush as they walked.

Ever since Naraku was defeated and Kouga came up to help her Grandfather unite the tribes, they went on nightly walks together. It all started when he suddenly decided to join her on one, stating that she shouldn't be out by herself so late.

She never questioned why he wanted to "protect" her or why he wanted to join her. But she didn't want to. The fact that he was with her made her…happy. There was no other way to describe it.

So, every night, even when it was raining, they went on their walks together around the mountain. Usually, nobody was awake when they left, and Ayame was grateful to spend the time alone with him. Some times, they would have long conversations on their nightly outings, but other times, it would completely silent, as it was now.

She was still in love with him, but she sadly knew he loved Kagome deeply. The young princess took it with quiet regret, knowing he didn't love her and knowing he was in mourning for the loss of the miko. Yet, she took some happiness in his presence. Though he didn't love her, as long as she was by his side, it was enough.

Suddenly, she felt his eyes on her, and she turned to looked at him confused. When she looked at him, her heart jumped up into her throat. His blue eyes were staring at her so tenderly, so gently… Those flawless sapphires were finally gazing at her the kindness and emotion she had prayed to see for so long.

As happy as she was, the white princess couldn't help but be confused. She opened her mouth to speak when the brown prince pulled her close to him and kissed her passionately.

Her green eyes shot up in shock, staring at Kouga, who now had his arms wrapped around her shoulders, kissing her passionately, his eyes shut. Ayame's mind spun with shock, dizziness, pleasure, and joy, as her heart pounded wildly. Finally, getting used to the feeling of being kissed, she closed her eyes and returned the favor, pouring all her love for him into that one kiss, and he slid his arms slowly until they rested on her hips. And in their magical kiss, she discovered the truth she had so long wanted to know…

He finally loved her as much as she loved him.